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With new leaders, archdiocese aims to rejuvenate youth ministry
In a major development, Archbishop Chaput has bolstered the church's ministry by naming a new director and associate director for Youth and Young Adult Ministry, with robust support from a Catholic Life 2000 fund.
Graduations up for at-risk youth in St. Gabriel’s System
The Catholic Social Services-run system for youth entrusted to it by Philadelphia Family Court reports one of the highest high school graduation rates in 30 years. Grads leave with a diploma and career training.
Catholics urged again to block HB 1947, as senators mull action on bill
The bill that would lift the statutes of limitation for civil suits of decades-old claims of child sexual abuse now sits in a Senate committee. Parishioners are urged to ask their legislators to oppose the measure.
Catholic high school teachers ratify new contract
The 640 lay members of the Catholic school teachers' union agreed on a new one-year contract with the Philadelphia Archdiocese. It assures the 17 archdiocesan high schools will open on time in September.
This one’s for Dad
Archbishop Charles Chaput offers his best wishes on Father’s Day, along with a prayer that God may shower his blessings on all who fulfill the responsibility of fatherhood, living and deceased.
Enjoy the summer break
Archbishop Chaput offers good wishes to the Catholic school students, families and teachers on the last day of school, June 17.
English martyrs’ relics at cathedral put focus on religious freedom
Marking the Fortnight for Freedom, in Philadelphia the relics of Saints Thomas More and John Fisher will be displayed during liturgies June 25-26 to recall today's challenges to religious liberty.
Orlando shooting’s youngest victim memorialized at West Catholic HS
Akyra Murray had emerged as a standout student and basketball star at West Catholic Preparatory High School. Before she could begin college this fall, she was killed in the worst mass shooting in American history.
Bucks County parish set for grand Padre Pio Festival
St. Bede Parish in Holland not only plans to host an Italian priest, whose family knew St. Pio well, to celebrate Mass and other services, they are also planning a big parish party for everyone June 25-26.
Young adult groups fill need for faith formation and support
A group for Catholic young adults in Chester County is one of 18 such in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, where members find various activities and a place to talk about their faith and help one another.